Fire Science Show
Fire Science Show
Wojciech Wegrzynski
227 - The differences between EV and ICEV fires in car parks
54 minutes Posted Nov 19, 2025 at 9:00 am.
Welcome Back And Scope
Takeaways From Hong Kong And Lisbon
Career Context And Polish Practice
Big Car Park Fires That Changed Perception
Why EV Vs ICE Fires Look Similar
Literature Review: 148 Vehicle Fire Tests
Vehicles As Compartments, Not Cribs
Fast Battery-Led Growth And Timelines
Car Park Height As First Defense
How And Why Fires Spread Between Cars
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A viral clip of an EV igniting was what started my worries about safety in car parks I have been designing. Are we ready for fast growing fires? Since 2019 I've learned and studied a lot, I've relaxed on some aspects of it and was able to identify they areas where a lot more engineering considerations should be placed. In this episode I would like to take you inside the engineering choices that shape outcomes: ceiling height, smoke control, structural details, and how fast systems wake up whe...